Security Officer

Dignity Health; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security staff benefits

Job summary

Dignity Health – Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling areas, deter, detect, and investigate suspicious activity, and monitor surveillance and emergency systems.

You will dispatch via radio, respond to codes, protect staff and visitors, and document incidents while upholding the hospital’s mission and values. Six months security experience in healthcare preferred; must meet CA BSIS, CPR, and driver’s license requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months healthcare security experience; 1 year preferred.
• BSIS Security Guard license for CA required.
• Basic Life Support CPR within 90 days.
• CA Driver's License within 30 days.
• Ability to patrol and respond to calls quickly.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facility by foot or vehicle and dispatch officers via radio.
• Monitor security alarms and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Deter, detect, and investigate suspicious activity or crime.
• Report HIPAA breaches and document incident reports.
• Use emergency and radio codes for dispatch and coordinate with hospital staff.
• Uphold the hospital’s mission, values, and ensure a secure environment.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Radio dispatch systems

HIPAA awareness

Staff and patient safety

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

BSIS: CA Security Guard

Basic Life Support CPR

Driver’s License: CA

Tools

Security surveillance systems

Two-way radios

Hospital security systems

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.

Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, or to emergency codes, and requests for opening doors. Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies, including of radios and hospital codes.
• Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible and submitted in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to right location. Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Demonstrates the professional and technical skills necessary for the role, exhibiting both depth and breadth of expertise. Builds trust and confidence through respectful and credible interactions that reflect positively on personal integrity and the organization’s mission.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; One (1) year experience as a Security Officer, or
• High School GED and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; One (1) year experience as a Security Officer
• Security Guard - BSIS: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
• Driver's License: CA, within 30 Days

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.76 - $30.19 /hour